?SECRET CRUSH?
?EPISODE 7?
Mariel’s POV
I came down from the car after cleaning my tears and forcing a smile, my Aunt held my hand as we both got into the house.
Aunt made a delicious dinner and i ate little from it since i was not really hungry or maybe ‘cos i already lost my appetite.
I sat down to watch some movie on T.V but my mind wasn’t fully on it. Aunt came and sat beside caressing my hand.
“Dear, you know you can always share your problems with me right” she asked.
I knew my Aunt had noticed my moody mood, she was the only one i shared my problems with. She was like a mother, sister and friend to me.
She was the one i always confide in each time I’m down.
Maybe i should just tell her the truth, she had always been my adviser.
“Yes i know that mom” i said.
I always called her mom each time i had a problem to share with her.
“Talk to me dear, what happened at your school yesterday?” She mask curiously.
“Mo… mom, i kinda got insulted at school yesterday” i said fighting back the tears that was already dragging to rush out.
I could feel my Aunt hand on my cheeks, she was cleaning my tears that had already poured out.
“Is it that bad, who insulted you” she asked.
I immediately hugged her as she caressed my hair, i was very weak right now that was why i never wanted to tell her in the first place but right now, i don’t think i’ve got a choice.
“Is it a crime to love, why does love hurt so much, is being poor a reason to be loved in return, why can’t one be loved back in return ‘cos of poverty, why is…….”
“Ssshhhh, we aren’t poor dear, everyone has a right to love and if the person you love doesn’t love you in return then it means he isn’t the one destined to be your life partner” she sighed
“You’re a pretty girl mariel and I’m sure when the right man comes he’ll surely get you so don’t let anyone hurt your feelings or make you feel bad” she said and kissed my forehead.
“But why is life so cruel Aunt, why does it curse some people and bless some?” I asked in tears.
“Life isn’t cruel dear, it’s just the situations we find ourselves in that’s cruel and God doesn’t curse any of his children he has blessed us all with Life, it’s just how we use our blessings that matters, please stop crying dear. Your Mr right will surely come to you at the right time”
“You have to fight and defeat your love for this boy before it destroy and embarrass you” my aunt said.
She was just the best, i knew i could always confide in her.
I layed in her laps as i drifted to sleep slowly.
Adrian’s POV
I decided to stop at the store Mariel works, since she wasn’t in school today i decided to stop at her shop to give her a lift home or take her shopping just to show her how sorry i am.
“Umm… please I’m looking for a sales girl here” i said to a man
“Which of the sales girl, ‘cos i have so many sales girl working here” he said.
“Umm she sits here, om this spot” i said pointing to a chair Mariel always sit on each time she’s at work.
“Oh, that must be Miella. She just started working here today, let me get her for you” he said and left.
I stood at the counter, waiting for the man to come back. After some minutes he came back with a woman, she look like a woman in her late forties, i could see the confusion in her face when she saw me, she wasn’t the one i was looking for.
“Umm.. sir, she isn’t the one i came to see, that one is a young teenage girl” i said.
The woman hissed and left and i could see the man getting pissed off.
“Hey mister I’ve got things to do okay, don’t this lady have a name or something” he asked
“Oh, she does sir. It’s Mariel, Mariel Cornwall” i said.
“Oh, she doesn’t work here anymore” he said
“Sir what do you mean doesn’t work here, she….
“Listen Mr I’ve got things to do, Mariel Cornwall isn’t working here any longer” he said and left.
How could she not work here anymore, i saw her just yesterday so how is that possible?.
I walked to my car, entered it and drove home.
Mariel’s POV
I quickly came down from my bicycle as i walked to my class.
I dropped my notebook and textbooks in my locker as i sat down, i brought out the Cupcake Aunt Theresa gave me and started eating it, i moaned as i took more bites.
After eating i drank Some water and bend my head on my desk, Adrian hasnt come to school and i was kinda happy about it. I wished he would never come to school today ‘cos i don’t think i can face him.
****Fast forward****
It was closing time, i took my backpack and headed home, Adrian wasn’t in school today but i saw his sport car at school, well it wasn’t any of my business.
Once i reached my house i kissed my Aunt cheeks, showered, ate, dressed and went to work.
I got to work and entered as i saw an elderly woman sitting on spot.
I was flabbergasted, what was she doing in my spot?.
“Excuse me miss can i help you?” She asked.
“Who are you ma’am?, i work here and this is my spot” i said.
“Oh, you must be miss Mariel Cornwall, the former sales girl here?” She asked.
What does she mean by former and who is she by the way.
“Yes I’m Mariel and who are you?” I asked
“I’m Miella David, the new sales woman here, i was hired here yesterday” she said and stretched her hand but i ignored it.
“Oh Mariel, you’re here” my boss said, thank goodness he’s here.
“Good afternoon Mr Johnson, i don’t understand what this woman is saying, she….
“Its enough Mariel, here” he said handing me a sealed envelope.
“Wha… what is this sir?” I asked.
“Its your salary for the month and a letter that states that you’re fired” he said and that instant my jaw dropped.
How could he fire me, i was just absent for 2 days, how could he do this to me.
“Bu.. but Mr Johnson, you can’t do this to me, i.. i mean I’ve been a very faithful worker to you” i said.
“Indeed Mariel, you weren’t in work for 2 solid days, do you just take this work as a play, where you can just go and come back anytime you like. Did you know how many customers we lost yesterday because of your absence?” He asked.
People have gotten to like me so much these past few years that I’ve worked the Johnson’s store. They said i was a funny and lively girl, some even gives me money and gifts which i always reject.
“I promise to bring them back Mr Johnson, please don’t fire me” i begged as tears rolled to my cheeks, i really love my job a lot.
“It’s too late Mariel, as you can see i already hired someone ELSE” he said and turned to go but i lied down and held his legs.
“Please give me a second chance sir, i promise never to skip work again, please don’t fire me sir” i cried more.
“Okay Mariel, why weren’t you at work yesterday?” He asked.
“Did your Aunt die” he asked again
“No sir but….
“Was she sick?”
“No sir, b….
“Did you have an accident” he asked again.
“No sir but i can explain” i cried.
“Apart from those reasons you don’t have any other excuse to be absent from work, so you can leave now” he said as he jerked his leg away from my grip and left.
No! This can’t be happening, how can i get fired, this job is my only means of getting my personal things on my own and not troubling my Aunt.
What will I do now???
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